Анастасия

Anastasiia Trokhymchuk
Senior Legal Executive | Cross-Border Corporate Strategist | U.S. Transportation & Finance Law Expert
Based in the UK | [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section) | [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section) | Eligible to work in the UK | B2B engagement available for US-based contracts

Professional Summary
Multijurisdictional legal executive with over 7 years leading cross-border legal operations for U.S.-based transportation, brokerage, and investment firms. Currently responsible for legal and strategic operations across multiple U.S. entities, including Eclipse Group LLC (Florida), 485 Movers Logistics Inc., Lanewise LLC, and Direct Inc. Recognized for building legal departments from scratch, implementing lien enforcement strategies, managing multimillion-dollar financing projects, and securing full regulatory compliance. Fluent in English, Ukrainian, and Russian with proven impact in U.S. small claims litigation, UCC filings, and corporate restructuring.
Core Competencies
- U.S. Corporate, Contract & Transportation Law
- Cross-border Company Formation & Governance
- Legal Risk Management & Litigation Oversight
- UCC Filings, Liens & Debt Recovery
- Legal Team Development & Operations
- Intercompany Loan Structuring & Compliance
- Strategic Planning & Financial Oversight
- Licensing, Regulatory Liaison & Government Interaction
- Business Advisory for Ukrainian Firms in U.S./UK Markets
Professional Experience
Head of Legal & Deputy Director
Eclipse Group LLC, Florida, USA
Jan 2022 – Present
- Built the legal department from the ground up; recruited and mentored legal personnel.
- Oversaw all legal operations, corporate structuring, and internal legal compliance for U.S. entity.
- Developed and implemented investment structures, loan collateral schemes, and accounting protocols.
- Led financial oversight and internal business planning, working directly with the CEO.
- Created and monitored legal documentation for multi-entity operations in the U.S.
Head of Legal / Legal Consultant
485 Movers Logistics Inc. | Lanewise LLC | Direct Inc., USA
2022 – Present
- Provided full legal support to U.S.-based transportation and brokerage companies.
- Filed and enforced UCC-1 and mechanic’s liens; initiated small claims actions across U.S. jurisdictions.
- Negotiated with attorneys and led litigation strategy in partnership with external U.S. counsel.
- Managed legal communications with FMCSA, police, insurance companies, and regulatory agencies.
- Developed contract templates and intercompany financing agreements.
Paralegal
Catalan Agro Feed S.L., Barcelona, Spain
Aug 2023 – Present
- Advised on international contract structuring, risk, and litigation potential in the EU and CIS regions.
- Managed company formation in Tenerife ZEC, Spain, UK, Uzbekistan, Italy, and Indonesia.
- Oversaw visa processing, accounting negotiations, and multi-jurisdictional legal logistics.
Head of Credit Union
Agrarian Assistance Fund, Kyiv, Ukraine
Mar 2021 – Dec 2021
- Launched legal infrastructure for lending and deposits; led licensing and registration procedures.
- Created legal templates and procedures for financial instruments and internal governance.
- Consulted with clients and resolved disputes related to debt and contract obligations.
Head of Legal Department
LLC 'Legal Univers', Kyiv, Ukraine
Oct 2020 – Dec 2021
- Managed legal team and workflows, including contracts, HR support, litigation risk analysis.
- Developed investment, agency, NDA, and project funding agreements.
- Supervised external legal work with authorities and international company formations.
Paralegal
LLC 'Astex Trading', Kharkiv, Ukraine
Mar 2018 – Oct 2020
- Drafted and negotiated contracts; managed license registration and risk compliance.
- Liaised with staff, addressed claims, and assisted in internal regulatory matters.
Legal Adviser
LLC 'Iksel-Group', Mykolaiv, Ukraine
Mar 2017 – Nov 2017
- Drafted contracts, procurement docs, and HR legal policies.
- Engaged with public authorities and managed business legal correspondence.
Education
Master of Law
National Law University of Ukraine named after Yaroslav the Wise, Kharkiv
2012 – 2018
BA (Hons) Criminology and Law (in progress)
The Open University, UK
2023 – Present
Courses & Certifications
- National Bank of Ukraine Certification: Financial Company Director (2021–2022)
- Webinar: Arguing on the Stage of a Smart Product Design (2020)
- Webinar: Controlled Foreign Companies (2021)
Languages & Additional Information
- Languages: English (B2), Russian (native), Ukrainian (native)
- UK Driver's License | Own vehicle | Available for in-person or remote roles
- Open to relocation and international travel | B2B format available for U.S.-based entities
Selected Endorsement
“Anastasiia demonstrated outstanding abilities in analysing international contracts and delivering results under pressure. Her contribution to complex legal tasks was invaluable.”
– Catalan Agro Feed, Spain